An Easy Way to Create Nebula Aurora Effects in Resin Casting

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Getting Nebula or aurora effects for resin casting is pretty easy! Only two ingredients needed, colorshift powder and some glitter, and you can create some cool effects in resin. In this video I walk you through one of my favorite methods and share some examples of castings and a pen I've made using this method.
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[@unicornsocks5636]

You’re a clean cut version of my daaaaad. He loves making nebula like things or mystical things with pretty colors

[@persephone2706]

That's so awesome.

[@gregorywilson2710]

I asked the road test cops if I pass all tests can I have a little flashy light thingy you pull in there imediatley 😂

[@lunchboxroxx]

I think this is my favorite channel.. you don’t waste time and drag it on.. thank you for this video

[@BeastlyIronworks]

Alright man, I'm in!!! Love the fact that knowledge just isn't for one person. Thanks for sharing.

[@Amberbaer469npa]

I would love to see wands made from wood and resin with the nebula effect - could be very cool to see - great for the Harry Potter fans out there that want a wand with a bit of pizazz to them!

[@ZacHiggins]

That's a great idea!! I haven't made a wand yet, definitely adding that to the list!! Thanks for the suggestion =D

[@erau540]

I have two color resins when I do it. I use a pure black resin and a green/ purple colorshift in another cup. I start by pouring some of the black and then pour in the colorshift. It gives it a much more space like appearance and when you hold it up to light, it becomes even cooler.

[@18deadmonkeys]

Outstanding results. Kudos!

[@drewdouglas4883]

That would make a good looking table top

[@shesees432]

That is one of the most beautiful resin pours I've ever seen! Wow

[@kme]

For those like me, crafting on a very tight budget, you can get holo/colour shifting powders in the nail polish/makeup section of drug stores. (I live in Germany, and got some at dm and at Tedi Discount, marketed as chrome effect nail powders. The ones from Tedi Discount come in a set of 2, blue-ish purple and blue-ish green, for €3. The ones I got from dm are from Carice in a set of 3 for around €7.95. The holo nail powder is (imho) rubbish for nail effects (lol) but awesome for crafting. The colourshift powder (blue/purple) is awesome for both, and the chrome is WOW. Seriously messy tho, which is why I think it's easier to use for crafting than nail art.) Definitely want to try this out with the (also messy) superfine glitter and the resin kit I recently bought and some pendant moulds.

[@jimfrommonkeyskullcraftwor4746]

I'm a cheapskate, so this sounds like something I have to try to do! Next time I'm out for supplies, I'll have to hit up the makeup section, too!!

[@DaniellesMicoMarley]

You cant find holo like that in random drug stores here in the states. That kind of stuff is online its called Holographic Flakes . They have all kinds of other stuff and YES it is awesome for nail effects!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nail art IS crafting ....just on a small scale, doesnt make it any less ..Im so offended lololol

[@kme]

@@DaniellesMicoMarley have you tried Sally's? The makeup/hairdressing supplies place. They might have some, tho idk how cheap it would be.

[@daizybugs219]

you rock!!

[@gregoryhelm4230]

Beautiful! I love interference powder. But my absolute fav brand Colorarte/OR Primary Elements. Yes it's a bit more expensive but well worth it. Highly pigmented. The shimmer is amazing from the interference powder nothing compares! Thanks for sharing p.s. with you having a wood turning channel that does so many resin and wood projects. I would be willing to bet if you reached out to them they would send you one of their kits at no charge

[@huwdavies5264]

Another great video Zak. I like the fact you share how you make you superb blanks and not just show the finished article without any explanation of the process involved to achieve the end result. Thanks once again and please keep them coming.

[@ZacHiggins]

My pleasure Huw! Glad you enjoyed it 😀

[@MacIsMyLover104]

I would so love that pen. I love aurora borealis and I am a pen collector freak so the both together would be a dream. Lol

[@barbaranyback1398]

Awesomeness I’m learning a lot from you!!

[@makenziesollars241]

You work is STUNNING 😍😍

[@drummerman1206]

Just ordered the honeycomb, glitter and the powder. Can’t wait to experiment and tinker. :)

[@onyxdesignjewelry4203]

Very Very informative! Thanks alot! people like you make the world a better place to live

[@sheilaabraham4350]

LOOK AT ALL OF YOUR RESIN TOYS!! I wish we were best friends right now.

[@MissBoopOopADoop]

making a lamp out of that would be amazing!!

[@jongregory886]

I’m gonna order some from you. You just earned a sub.

[@ZacHiggins]

Awesome! Thanks Jon =D

[@CarlJacobson]

So cool, I love this look!!

[@ZacHiggins]

Thanks Carl!! Love playing with these spacey blanks, so much fun!

[@milagrostq]

This a great video, easy to make and easy to understand..thank you for sharing..I’ll be looking forward for more of your videos..

[@telstraoranamall7680]

Yes i will share

[@7311951George]

I like the things you been doing. I've been thinking a lot of trying casting myself. I'll be ordering your book soon. Thanks for showing the things that your doing.

[@homesweet5369]

Nice job nice work always you creative

[@rexoats8008]

The King of resin does it again. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@ZacHiggins]

Haha! Thanks Rex! Hope it sparks some ideas for you =D

[@pamcolechadwell1302]

So gorgeous, Thank you

[@planetjanetart]

How fun! Glad to find you.. Thanks for sharing.. Resin Casting a new love for me.. I played around over canvas a few years back then created a metal and wood art piece that got me hooked! working on jewelry at this moment but i want to move into larger artistic pieces.. I really appreciate your guidance and sharing

[@OldsouLim73]

Love this!

[@christinaschaplowsky4241]

Love the colorshift when you poured it! That stuff is beautiful when cured! Thank you for the upload.. very nice! ❤️❤️🇨🇦

[@ZacHiggins]

Thanks!! Yeah, I love how that colorshift powder works, so many cool effects just by changing how the light hits it

[@jimhoward89]

Gorgeous work! I searched for a while before I found you and I'm SO happy I persevered. I'll be adding this effect to the wood/resin pendants I already craft. Many thanks.

[@bonnie-anglin_art373]

Great video Zac! I just ordered the powder. I’m going to put it into one of my bowls using Liquid Diamonds. I think it’s going to look great in the rim.

[@ZacHiggins]

That's going to be awesome Bonnie!! I can't wait to see that =D

[@kandiecandelaria1423]

Wow pretty cool

[@phantomman39]

Just bought some of the powder. Can't wait to try it. Thank you for the cool videos, I have learned so much from you.

[@ZacHiggins]

Glad to hear that the videos have been helpful for you too, and I hope you have fun playing with that colorshift powder 😀

[@phantomman39]

@@ZacHiggins I will let you know when I put a video up with the powder I bought from you. It might be a lidded box or a bowl 🤔🤔🤔🤔. Don't know yet.🤣🤣🤣. Thanks again for your videos.

[@ZacHiggins]

@@phantomman39 Awesome! I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with

[@jeffreyrood8755]

Your space blanks are awesome! I'd love one that was straight up Northern lights.

[@mikemd917]

The pen looks awesome!! Great job Zac! Thanks for all the information and tips!

[@christeendonnelly9813]

Saw this. Love it. Subscribed. Also thanks for providing the ebook on where to begin. I have been wanting to try out working with resin. I haven't read it yet but will, and appreciate it being provided.

[@ZacHiggins]

That's awesome! Thanks Christeen =D I hope the Beginner's Guide is helpful for you, and I hope you get up and running making some cool castings soon

[@artmakersworlds]

Damn that's cool. Painting the inside black.... great idea. Can't wait till spring.

[@ZacHiggins]

Thanks! What happens in spring?

[@artmakersworlds]

@@ZacHiggins Warmth! My "shop" is the unheated, poorly insulated garage. Winter, locked indoors, I paint.

[@ZacHiggins]

Ah, that's a bummer. Hope spring comes early for you =D

[@donaldfarr8162]

That is one beautiful pen. I would love to turn a blank like that.

[@jlyssagraywolf7503]

Gorgeous 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@johnwhitehead4809]

very nice effect zac,looks great.

[@joolzbohr]

Awesome! Could you explain better where you painted the black to get the pen to look that amazing?

[@PHIL_S]

Zac - the ultimate junk to dunk might be shavings/ribbons from a previous turned acrylic piece - all the combinations you cast added up over a few weeks/months might have a cool effect when added together then re-casted(?) - repurposing the purpose - just typing out loud at you!

[@ZacHiggins]

It's hit or miss with recasting shavings. Sometimes it can be cool, others it's a total flop

[@IdahoOutdoorsyChick]

Absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

[@JamesGarwood]

That pen is gorgeous Zac!

[@ZacHiggins]

Thanks James! Definitely one of my favorites all time =D

[@pendoras2819]

Those are some great looking blanks. One of the secrete ingredients I use for my nebula blanks is the pink/gold pearlex powered from Jacquard. It kinda looks like a cloud in a nebula.

[@ZacHiggins]

Awesome!! That's a cool idea, don't know if I've seen that powder before. Thanks for sharing that Jon =D

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Cool Effect ..👍

[@ZacHiggins]

Thanks brother! I'm learning that I'm a glitter nut LOL I'm ok with it

[@Krunch-ym3uf]

You keep it so simple man... cool as a cucumber....

[@smokie.87]

Thanks for the demo. I will be keeping it in mind for my future projects.

[@ZacHiggins]

You betcha! Hope it spurs on some ideas for you

[@melme33]

Secondly would you consider doing close ups of your final pieces next time? They're beautiful! I'd love to see the ones that came out of the molds as well!

[@ZacHiggins]

Sure thing! I'll try to get some more closeups in the future

[@micheller1513]

Thank you!

[@gaeldesmontagnesnoires1711]

I go light on the white in the resin & use a little of 3 iridescent extra fine blue pink yellow

[@ZacHiggins]

Nice! That sounds like a great recipe. Thanks for sharing it =D

[@homerlex]

That pen is perfect for me. I'm going to order the powder and dust. What was used for the wood and where can I acquire (note: I'm new to casting and turning). And a new fan to your channel

[@jessicaveylan4265]

Really cool. I am saving up money to start doing resin projects I will definitely look at your e book.

[@PENFOLD1962]

Woooooooooooaaaah 👍 😆 👌 Looks absolutely stunning, I've only seen it once before! I've searched but can't find the video they prepared the mixture very much like yours but they added a 'Fairy Dust'... still glittered but the dust was really fine! All down to personal tastes, I prefer your's 👍😉👍 Simply Stunning.👍 😆 👍

[@ZacHiggins]

Thanks Andrew! 😁

[@snugglebuns6969]

Can’t wait to try in my molds!! Ordered the color shift powder .. I did try w my other powders.. came out cool!

[@ZacHiggins]

Woohoo! Thanks Sheryl, I hope you have a blast with it. Definitely tag me if you post pics of what you make on social media or shoot me some via email. I love seeing all the fun things people make =D

[@snugglebuns6969]

Will do!

[@bearfootknivesgunforge9183]

When I get spare cash from my stage 4 cancer battle I'm in. I'm getting 1 of these pens from you. God Bless

[@PohlBarnProductions]

I try and copy what Zac Higgins does ! LOL I haven't actually tried it yet, but I see I should wait a bit before pouring my glitter filled resin so it doesn't settle to the bottom.

[@ZacHiggins]

I can't wait to see some cool stuff you make Doug, hope this technique can help out a bit. It does help a bit to wait til the resin gels up a bit, locks everything in place and can add some cool effects too

[@PohlBarnProductions]

I'll pop you a sneak peak on messenger , one project is up already and yup most of the glitter settled, but all was not lost I still made something out of it.

[@ZacHiggins]

@@PohlBarnProductions Thats a bummer, but I'm glad you were able to salvage it. Can't wait to see it!

[@mayvalauzon5060]

Great look beautiful pen, I have tried many differant items to get a special effect,perhaps you can try copper filing or brass filings in your pen blanks.thanks for info video great job. ANDY

[@teaandart]

Really love the effect will try 😍😍😍

[@ZebranoWoodCraft]

Wow man that looks amazing! I was thinking of adding crushed opal to get a twinkling effect but this looks much more affordable hahaha

[@ZacHiggins]

Thanks Danial! I hear ya on the cost, I've seen a few castings with opals in them, cool but it sounds expensive. I'd be too worried something might go wrong with the casting

[@linatanille9364]

This is beautiful

[@davidsanders5788]

Very cool Zac and thanks for sharing. Hate that I’ve been missing the live shows.

[@ZacHiggins]

Hope it's helpful brotherI No worries on the streams, I've canceled the Twitch streams for the rest of the year. Just totally bogged down with orders right now as well as being out of town a lot, so I figured it was best to just cancel them rather than be spotty with the schedule. I'm doing some shorter live streams when time permits on IG and FB though to fill in a bit

[@davidsanders5788]

Zac Higgins thanks, i still haven’t started casting yet but I’ve been assembling what i need. Have a merry Christmas and a happy new year.

[@LilyDuVeauLilysMix]

To get rid of bubbles hit it with a butane torch after pouring .

[@persephone2706]

I think he used a vaccum chamber. That gets rid of bubbles way better.

[@FABRCTR]

That is certainly one way to do it, however, in this video he used a pressure chamber which completely removes all air, thus removing 100% of the bubbles. The torch or a heat gun are good for large projects.

[@wesw1985]

This is exactly what I've been looking for!

[@dianazaalberg1993]

This is exactly what I have been looking for 😍😍😍

[@castledomeknives9395]

out of this world!! great work

[@alycherry6459]

Wow...cool Zac! Thank you! I think i would try a night scene in paint and the use the resin to cover the sky portion. Try and get the northern light feeling! Brilliant!

[@tdkrei]

Thanks for sharing Zac that is super interesting.

[@tonyricethewoodwizzard9319]

Yes I am definitely going to give it a go but I need some moulds Haha 👍

[@turningioma7541]

Love love love. That pen is fantastic!😍😍😍😍

[@ZacHiggins]

Thank you! I appreciate it! One of my favorite pens I've made all time =D

[@jacobworkman6455]

That’s AWESOME thanks for the video 👍

[@bandinaveenbandinaveen6441]

We can make bangle in this process

[@rkhnd51]

Yes! And paint the inside black. That's a great idea!

[@georgebrill3072]

Thanks, Zac a great video and a beautiful pen.

[@ZacHiggins]

Thanks George! Love that pen, I kept that one for myself 😎

[@MrPINKFL0YD]

REALY nice. Gonna be trying to make a box mod!

[@ZacHiggins]

Awesome!! That's going to be a killer project!

[@CeeJay254Art]

Omg. That looks so cool. Have to try it soon. Thanks for the video

[@ZacHiggins]

Sweet! I hope it spurs some ideas for you and you have some fun with it =D

[@CeeJay254Art]

@@ZacHiggins i hope so too🙂

[@leesbassment6393]

Looks great!! I have a different use for this stuff, but I'm watching and learning.

[@ZacHiggins]

Thanks Lee! I hope it spurs some ideas for you... now I'm curious. Is it resin casting oriented or something completely different?

[@excelsior8682]

You shouldn't snort it from my experience

[@hfranke07]

You are my master..... Thank you for sharing this. Awesome.

[@ZacHiggins]

My pleasure! Hope it will give you some good ideas to play with =D

[@dbstelly]

Loved that pen!

[@ZacHiggins]

Thanks Damon! It's one of my top 5 favorites all time that I've made =D

[@junkforshaderis]

That pen is badass!!!!!!!!!!

[@ZacHiggins]

Thanks so much Mary 😀It's one of my favs all time

[@Zemarim]

It's a amazing... congratulations!!!

[@SamThomasTwistedCraftsUK]

That is awesome, Zac! 😲👌👌👌

[@ZacHiggins]

Thanks Sam! I hope it's something you can use to have some fun =D

[@SamThomasTwistedCraftsUK]

Zac, do you ship the colour shift powder to the UK from your website? 👍

[@ZacHiggins]

No, I had to stop shipping internationally a few years ago unfortunately :(

[@arianaajbeaverhausen8175]

First video, subscribed already. Great work! Off to order the powder now 😉 Thank you from Scotland 🙋

[@ZacHiggins]

Thanks Ariana!! I appreciate it. Unfortunately, I don't ship internationally though 😕Had to stop doing it a few years ago because it caused more problems than it was worth with the import fees and shipping costs. If you have someone in the states who could forward it on to you, you can order and I'll ship it to them. Probably save money on the import fees since they can mark it as a gift and use any shipping method

[@arianaajbeaverhausen8175]

@@ZacHiggins where there's a will there's a way and I'm nothing if not determined lol. I don't know anyone in the US personally but my friend does so I'll get it sorted one way or the other. Thanks for letting me know, have a great week 😀

[@ZacHiggins]

Awesome! Thank you so much, I appreciate the extra effort 😊

[@rolphferree6272]

Zack I love what you are doing and learned a lot thank Ya........

[@More-Space-In-Ear]

Just love that pen 😍

[@ZacHiggins]

Thanks Marc! It's one of my all time favs that I've made

[@More-Space-In-Ear]

I can see why...stunning...it’s that "once in a lifetime" that everything comes together .... very much like hand cut dovetails with no gaps LOL

[@jpwoodwork]

very cool Mr Higgins

[@ZacHiggins]

Thanks brother!

[@meghanworkman6449]

Beautiful work!

[@ZacHiggins]

Thanks Meghan =D

[@lamiglass1]

I let the way it changes tone when you change the viewing angle

[@Rachelmcg1989]

Is color-shift powder the same as interference powder? would they create the same effect? Thanks :)

[@carolstewart1704]

That's what I wanted to know! 🤔 My color shifts start out colored not white like this powder.. my interference powders start white tho hmm

[@theeverythingworkshopcreat7240]

Brilliant 🤩I haven’t been working with resin long 🙁I’m still a nube but when I’m working with different colors I always save some clear to swirl in last 🙂thanks for sharing

[@ZacHiggins]

Thanks! That's a great idea to add to the mix

[@wwrite]

That’s awesome, thanks for sharing!

[@ZacHiggins]

Thanks WIlliam, hope it is helpful =D

[@ruthmanning6661]

G’day Zac, I have the wood planks...both ready to resin...I have the resin...but not enough confidence to mix and pour. I am a bit puzzled with making a mold as whether to use timber, or look for a supplier of Melamine here in Victoria Australia. So...the beautiful timber slabs I have spent lot of time preparing, are sitting idle on my bench. I shall endeavour to get up the courage to get going. Can you suggest a product to stop the project sticking to the base and sides of the mold? I attend word working classes in our little town and there are some lovely helpful people here...but....too many chiefs and not enough indians make the advice a bit overwhelming. Thanks Zac, I love watching your videos ...you are easy to follow.....Ruth Manning, Australia. 🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@sniperwolfjs]

Zac that is awesomeness!

[@ZacHiggins]

Thanks! Hope it sparks some ideas for you!

[@CelebrateCreations]

Great tutorial thank you for sharing 🦋

[@ZacHiggins]

Thanks for checking it out =D

[@Squidlicks]

Very cute pieces! I just started uploading crafting videos. Happy creating :)

[@alycherry6459]

Oh i also want to know...is that just a typical pressure cooker that you would use in the kitchen? And does that help it set faster? How do you use that safely etc.? Do you have a tutorial on that? I would love more info on that please!

[@deborahwilliamson345]

It's a pressure pot, not a pressure cooker. It compresses the air out to get rid of bubbles. You use it with a compressor. Scary the first few times you use it!!!

[@SaintBigAl]

amazing cast!don't understand why you have only 30k subs.

[@mithrasoltani]

Hi do u have video for the pen?

[@tocsoldier]

Looks absolutely incredible! What finish have you been using lately? This style with that high-gloss finish just looks amazing!

[@ZacHiggins]

Thanks! I use CA finish for my pens, just use a clear spray finish on blanks to clear them up for photos and such

[@sobiakhan8117]

It’s beautiful 😍

[@ZacHiggins]

Thank you!! Had a blast making it 😁

[@BossTweed69]

Nice job Zac

[@ZacHiggins]

Thanks! Glad I could share, been having so much fun with it!

[@sagarlakhwani8356]

This is the small casting so we put did that into pot to remove bubbles, but when it comes to big casting live making river table how can we manage that one 😅